A person or organization seeking to influence the passage or defeat of legislation Originally the term referred to persons frequenting the lobbies or corridors of legislative chambers in order to speak with lawmakers
People who represent various interests and seek to influence both executive and legislative branches They usually try to get legislation or policies passed that will be favorable to their business or cause They also try to defeat legislation or policies that would be harmful
A person, acting as an agent for a group, who tries to influence the passage or defeat of legislative bills and other actions of governemtn A lobbyist, for example, representing a certain industry may provide useful information to a legislator, but generally he is seen as bringing pressure, trying to persuade people in government to vote in a certain way
A person who, voluntarily or for a fee, represents himself or herself, an individual, organization or entity before the legislature The term derives from the fact that lobbyists usually stay in the areas (lobbies) next to the chambers of the Senate and the House, either seeking to talk with legislators as they walk to and from the chambers or await legislative action which might affect their interest
An individual who seeks to influence the outcome of legislation or administrative decisions The law requires formal registration as a lobbyist if an individual's lobbying activity exceeds 25 contacts with decision makers in a two-month period
Lob-by-ist (n) - a person whose job is to influence lawmakers or other public officials to support or not support a specific cause For example, the "environmental lobby" works to influence officials to support laws that protect the environment
A person who tries to influence elected officials to take action, or non-action, favorable to his or her interests, beliefs, or clients Black's Law Dictionary defines a lobbyist as "One who makes it a business to procure the passage of bills pending before a legislative body " The General Accounting Office found that fewer than 4,000 of the 13,500 individuals and organizations listed in Washington Representatives were actually registered under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act
People who are paid because they make it their business to know and schmooze officials and their staff They also know how the government works inside and out A good lobbyist is vital to successful interior design legislation
A lobbyist is someone who tries actively to persuade a government or council that a particular law should be changed or that a particular thing should be done
An individual who is paid to present the viewpoints of an individual, organization, or group to selected government agencies and/or individuals (See 20)